Jessica's Epic Decision (E! Online)

March 27, 2006

E! Online - Jessica Simpson's relationship with Columbia Records Group may have lasted longer than her marriage but, as in life, the songstress has decided to move on.

Hoobastank Announces Free Club Shows For Fans (Yahoo! Music)

March 27, 2006

Yahoo! Music - Hoobastank will play a series of free shows at small venues throughout the month of April, the band revealed through a fan club email.

Jessica's Epic Decision

March 27, 2006

Jessica Simpson's relationship with Columbia Records Group may have lasted longer than her marriage but, as in life, the songstress has decided to move on.

After working with Columbia since 1999, Simpson, 25, is now moving to Epic Records, where she'll finish her follow-up to 2003's "In this Skin." The new as-yet untitled album is expected sometime this year and an unnamed source told Billboard magazine that an R&B-style single is on the way. Simpson has said that her record will have "a little bit of everything in it."

The "Dukes of Hazzard" star's trip from Columbia to Epic was a short one--both labels are owned by Sony Music Group--and she will see familiar faces upon arrival.

Destiny's Child To Get Star Treatment (Yahoo! Music)

March 27, 2006

Yahoo! Music - Destiny's Child will be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Tuesday (March 28). According to MTV.com, the trio, which features Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, will receive their star near the Kodak Theatre at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

'Bye, Buck (E! Online)

March 27, 2006

Buck Owens was a different kind of country music star: He played 
 Carnegie Hall, not the Grand Ole Opry; he lived for Bakersfield, not 
 Nashville.E! Online - Buck Owens was a different kind of country music star: He played Carnegie Hall, not the Grand Ole Opry; he lived for Bakersfield, not Nashville.


Elvis' Graceland Becomes National Landmark (AP)

March 27, 2006

Jack Soden, left, CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, talks to tour guides Leslie Jackson, center, and Marvis Borek, right, from Poland, in front of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., in this Aug. 7, 2002, file photo.  The home of the King of Rock 'n' Roll joined the homes of presidents past and present in becoming a National Historic Landmark Monday.  (AP Photo/Greg Campbell, File)AP - The home of the King of Rock 'n' Roll joined the homes of presidents past and present in becoming a National Historic Landmark Monday.


Kenny Rogers Still Gambling With New Album (AP)

March 27, 2006

Country artist Kenny Rogers laughs as he shares a childhood story during a interview at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2006.  At 67, Rogers has a new album titled , 'Water & Bridges,' (AP Photo/John Russell)AP - After leaving his rock group The First Edition in 1974, Kenny Rogers wasn't sure what to do next.


Take 6 Returns to Roots With New Album (AP)

March 27, 2006

AP - Take 6, "Feels Good" (Take 6 Records)

Singer Patti LaBelle Weeps on Stage (AP)

March 27, 2006

Patti LaBelle poses at the fourth biennial Angel Ball  charity fundraiser on Nov. 14, 2005 in New York. LaBelle struggled through a weekend show after taking the stage at midnight, at one point sitting down and crying. 'I've never been this embarrassed in my life,' LaBelle told the crowd Saturday,March 25, 2006, at the Riviera Beach, Fla.,Jazz & Blues Festival.  As temperatures dipped into the low 50s, LaBelle explained that she's nearly 62, has diabetes and a heart murmur -- and the cold weather wasn't agreeing with her.(AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)AP - Rhythm-and-blues diva Patti LaBelle struggled through a weekend show after taking the stage at midnight, at one point sitting down and crying.


Johansson Tops FHM's 'Sexiest Women' Poll (AP)

March 27, 2006

Scarlett Johansson, nominated for best supporting actress for her work in 'Match Point,' arrives for the Golden Globe Awards on  Jan. 16, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Johansson tops a lovely list of the '100 Sexiest Women in the World,' in a poll of readers by FHM magazine released Monday March 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)AP - Scarlett Johansson tops a lovely list of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World," in a poll of readers by FHM magazine.


Manilow to Sing at Hilton Through 2008 (AP)

March 27, 2006

Barry Manilow  performs during the opening night of his new show 'Manilow: Music and Passion,' in this Feb. 24, 2005 file photo, at the Las Vegas Hilton. Manilow's loyal fans, known as 'Fanilows,' have something to cheer about. The legendary singer will keep crooning at the Las Vegas Hilton through 2008, the hotel announced Sunday, March 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta, File)AP - Barry Manilow's loyal fans, known as "Fanilows," have something to cheer about.


N.J. Conductor Alfredo Silipigni Dies (AP)

March 27, 2006

AP - Alfredo Silipigni, a conductor who guided the New Jersey State Opera from an amateur group to a highly respected professional company, has died. He was 72.